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B12 AKB

2009 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,605 mi
Last recorded166,605 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 AKB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 166,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 153,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 140,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 124,506 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,035 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 120,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,596 miles

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look at rear number plate light assy

Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look at rear number plate light assy

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,802 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres inside edges

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on look at bonnet catch slight sticky

advice on rear number plate lights come on with knock

Fail 5 Mar 2020 111,802 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

advice keep eye on all tyres inside edges

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on look at bonnet catch slight sticky

advice on rear number plate lights come on with knock

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,111 miles

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look front and rear brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look front and rear brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,102 miles

advice on further look at brake discs front and rear

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,752 miles

advice on further look at n/s/f suspenshon

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,584 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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B12 AKB is a 2009 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 104,062 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 AKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 AKB registered?

B12 AKB is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is B12 AKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 AKB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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